Does your child have other symptoms of a serious illness? These symptoms may include:Fever of . Severe neck stiffness or pain and fussiness.Very sleepy and hard to wake up, or child is less alert.A bulging soft spot (fontanel) on a baby's head.Rapid, difficult breathing.Drooling and not wanting to swallow.Severe pain.Signs of moderate dehydration.Blue or purple skin or mucous membranes (cyanosis).New swelling, pain, redness, or warmth in one or more joints.

Does your child age 3 months or older have a fever and any other symptoms of a serious illness? Symptoms may include: Severe neck stiffness or pain and is fussy.Very sleepy and hard to wake up, or child is less alert.A bulging soft spot (fontanel) on a baby's head.Rapid, difficult breathing.Drooling and not wanting to swallow.Severe pain.Signs of moderate dehydration.Blue or purple skin or mucous membranes (cyanosis).New swelling, pain, redness, or warmth in one or more joints.